Save a batch of pumpkin pancakes on your table today! Whether it's Halloween or Thanksgiving, tossing in a few spices makes this fall treat a hit for the whole family. Get ready to crack a few eggs and whisk pancake batter; this article will tell you step-by-step how to make pumpkin pancakes.

Toppings for Pancakes

Steps

1

Add the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and spices. Mix well.

2

Mix the wet ingredients. Stir in the pumpkin purée, milk, egg, and melted butter thoroughly in another bowl. Beat hard with a whisk or fork, ensuring the egg breaks and combines into the mixture. The results should be a light orange, creamy liquid.

3

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl. Fold and combine thoroughly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until thick and creamy like pancake batter. The color should be a bright orange.

Be careful not to overmix! Overmixing causes the pancakes to become rubbery and tough. It's okay to have a few lumps. [1]

4

Place a skillet on a medium heated stove top. Drizzle olive oil and/or salt on the skillet surface to prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan. [2] You can tell when the stove is preheated by flicking a few drops of butter or water on it and seeing if it sizzles.

5

Cook the pancakes. Measure about ¼ cup of pancake batter and slowly pour it on the skillet. Bubbles will form in the center and pop when the pancake has fully cooked. [3]

Flip each pancake when it has cooked on the first side.

When the pancake has finished cooking, put it on a plate and keep it warm in the oven on low. Continue cooking until you've used all the pancake batter.

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Tips

Avoid pressing the pancakes with a spatula. Pressing the pancakes will cause the pancakes to deflate and not be so light and fluffy. [4]

Double check whether your baking soda is older than six months. Baking soda has a special job in pancakes: making them fluffy. You'll have a tough time making the pancakes rise while they cook if you have expired baking powder. [5]